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Articles from Argentina

  1. Union renewal and development 14 October 2014

    EI mourns the loss of a friend, and leader in education

    It is with profound regret that we announce the death of Ms Stella Maldonado, General Secretary of CTERA, and member of the EI Executive Board.

    EI mourns the loss of a friend, and leader in education
  2. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 23 September 2014

    Latin America shows passion for quality education

    Hundreds of people have taken part in the culmination events that unravelled today in Buenos Aires, Argentina, showcasing the support of an entire continent for quality education, and reflecting the will of a region that will not let go off its political achievements.

    Latin America shows passion for quality education
  3. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 21 September 2014

    Campaign events reach Latin America

    Just in time for the beginning of spring in the Southern hemisphere, the campaign tour has reached the west side of the Atlantic Ocean. After a regional women's conference in Brazil, it's time for Buenos Aires.

    Campaign events reach Latin America
  4. Union growth 8 August 2014

    Argentina: Human rights crusader’s grandson found

    The grandson of Estela de Carlotto, founder and head of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of May Square) and recipient of the 2004 Human and Trade Union Rights Award of Education International, has been found.

    Argentina: Human rights crusader’s grandson found
  5. Union growth 7 August 2014

    Argentina: human rights crusader’s grandson found

    The grandson of Estela de Carlotto, founder and head of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of May Square), Argentina, and recipient of the 2004 Human and Trade Union Rights Award of Education International, has been found.

    Argentina: human rights crusader’s grandson found
  6. Equity and inclusion 14 November 2013

    Argentina: Call for free lay and egalitarian sex education

    EI’s affiliate in Argentina, the Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA), supported the theme of the XXII March for Pride in Sexual Diversity: “Free lay and egalitarian sexuality education”; the march proceeded from the Plaza de Mayo to the Plaza del Congreso in Buenos Aires...

    Argentina: Call for free lay and egalitarian sex education
  7. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 June 2013

    Argentina: CTERA condemns persecution of trade union leader

    The EI’s affiliate, the Central de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA), has condemned threats by the provincial government against the leader of the Sindicato Unificado de Trabajadores de la Educación de Buenos Aires (SUTEBA).

    Argentina: CTERA condemns persecution of trade union leader
  8. Standards and working conditions 14 November 2011

    Argentina: Teachers challenge privatisation

    Teachers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have announced plans to strike from 16-17 November against a bill that will establish a computerised rating system to decide teachers’ employment and promotion.

    Argentina: Teachers challenge privatisation
  9. Union renewal and development 17 June 2011

    Latin America: Regional Conference defends public education

    Among the outcomes of EI’s eighth Latin America Regional Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, were statements to defend quality public education, support for teachers in disputes across the region, and a proposal to revitalise the Latin American educational movement.

    Latin America: Regional Conference defends public education
  10. Equity and inclusion 8 June 2011

    Latin America: Women’s Networks keep moving for equality

    The Southern Cone Women’s Network of EI’s Latin America Region met from 6-7 June in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to evaluate the results and challenges of EI’s World Women’s Conference held in Thailand in January 2011.

    Latin America: Women’s Networks keep moving for equality
  11. Equity and inclusion 13 September 2010

    Women's network raises key debate in Latin America

    EI Latin America (IEAL) Women’s Network has celebrated its fourth Southern Cone regional meeting in Argentina from 8 to 9 September.

    Women's network raises key debate in Latin America
  12. Standards and working conditions 14 April 2010

    Argentine teachers strike for decent pay

    In the San Luis Province, Cuyo Region, in central-western Argentina, teachers have been staging a strike and holding mass rallies for five consecutive weeks. Their actions enjoy the support of 90% of the profession.

    Argentine teachers strike for decent pay
  13. Trade union rights are human rights 20 September 2009

    Three questions to Argentinian EFAIDS Coordinator Roxana Rogalski

    Roxana Rogalski of the Argentinian teacher union federation, CTERA, shares her experience of working on the EI EFAIDS Programme in Argentina.

    Three questions to Argentinian EFAIDS Coordinator Roxana Rogalski
  14. Union growth 11 July 2008

    Argentina: Murderer of teacher Carlos Fuentealba sentenced to life in prison

    The convicted murderer of Argentine teacher Carlos Fuentealba has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in Neuquén, the city in which he was killed during a peaceful teacher union demonstration last year.

    Argentina: Murderer of teacher Carlos Fuentealba sentenced to life in prison
  15. Trade union rights are human rights 20 March 2008

    Argentina: EI welcomes new law on free transport for HIV patients

    EI welcomes the recent law passed by the Buenos Aires authorities which will guarantee free transport for HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, and long-term cancer sufferers in the Argentine capital.

    Argentina: EI welcomes new law on free transport for HIV patients